Miami Lakes Branch Library announced the following programs that are available for the public during August: For Children and Families: Edible Book Contest – Participants are asked to create an edible display inspired by their favorite book, author, cover art or character, including comics and manga. Registration was required by Saturday, July 28. Entries should be brought to the Branch Library by 11 a.m. on Saturday, August 4....

  Miami Lakes was designated as a member of the World Health Organization Global Network for Age-friendly Cities and Communities. As a member, the Town will be part of a growing global movement of communities that are striving to meet the needs of their older residents. Miami Lakes is committed to sharing and promoting the values and principles central to the World Health Organization Age-friendly approach, creating age-friendly local...

Florida International University’s Biscayne Bay campus recently hosted a multi-agency emergency event highlighted by rescue efforts by Miami-Dade Fire Rescue, where officials participated in an exercise, combining land, sea,  and aviation activities and training. The event was an opportunity for public safety agencies to train and experiment with new technologies that can help save lives after a storm or watercraft...

  Beginning August 3 through 5, a tax free holiday will give parents an opportunity to buy school supplies at cheaper prices. The three-day back-to-school event includes duty free offers on clothing, shoes and backpacks starting at $60 or less and school supplies $15 or less.  In regards to clothing, articles that are not tax exempt include: Watches, watchbands, jewelry, umbrellas or handkerchiefs. Shoes and footwear do not include...

  The Town of Miami Lakes is a big winner for a multi-million dollar grant to complete a roadway extension project to connect commercial and industrial areas as well as build bike lanes and sidewalks. The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) awarded Miami Lakes the County Incentive Grant Program for $3.6 million to help finance the N.W. 59 Avenue Roadway Extension and Redevelopment Project. Last year, the Town budgeted $4.2...